Holly Moore
FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR
As the Managing Director of Make Events, Holly is responsible for the business strategy, vision and creative direction. Not only has she grown the business from scratch, but she has put together an incredibly talented team of event planning consultants and creative professionals.
Holly loves finding out what makes a company or a brand tick, really getting under its skin and showcasing it in all its glory.
Alex Morrisroe
COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR
Alex is responsible for building new client relationships and increasing awareness and advocacy in the Make Events brand. He takes a consultative approach with clients to understand their business objectives and values whilst working with the team to develop creative solutions that meet the requirements and demonstrate a return on investment.
Helina Thompson
SENIOR CREATIVE PRODUCER
With vast experience in large scale conferences, awards and festivals, she is passionate about offering bespoke and unique creative solutions which will ensure the ‘WOW’ factor for all her clients. Helina loves taking on a challenge and being an early adopter of cutting-edge technology and solutions to events.
Heather Ridge
EVENT PRODUCER
Heather is responsible for creating, designing, planning and executing events – keeping her finger on the pulse of all the latest trends in venues, food and entertainment. She loves seeing an event come together knows that confidence and a smile goes a long way, making guests feel instantly at home. She knows the value of pre-event communications, engaging and energising guests ahead of time.
Laura Jacobs
VENUE FINDER
Our venue finding guru, Laura is all about discovering venues that tick every box to deliver what a client is looking for. She believes the best events are where the organiser can relax in the knowledge that everything is taken care of.
She's also an expert at spotting the venues who share the same values at Make Events, where staff are well trained, helpful and where creative ideas can be turned into reality.
Faye Smallwood
EVENT PRODUCER
Faye works hard behind the scenes, researching and liaising with suppliers and pulling together fabulous audience experiences. Faye is all about the detail. Remembering a client’s favourite drink and making sure that the venue is well-stocked with it on the night, are the little touches that make a big difference.
Gary Callinan
HEAD OF DESIGN
Gary’s aim as Head of Design is to go above and beyond what the client thought they wanted from their event. His experience and expertise in branding, design and digital communications gives us a fresh perspective so that we can give you new and innovative ways of getting your message across to your audience.
Emily Hume
MARKETING EVENTS ASSISTANT
Emily thrives off delivering an exceptional experience and making sure the event puts a smile on all guests faces. She works hard supporting the Event Producers, tying together our superstar suppliers, searching for the most innovative solutions for the event and making sure that clients have a great time in both pre and post event, not just on the day.
Lucy Fegan
MARKETING EXECUTIVE
Social Media savvy Lucy is Make Events’ marketing executive. Lucy’s day consists of keeping our website ticking, writing our social media posts and working on the next marketing campaign. Coming from a media background, Lucy brings a fresh pair of eyes to the team and the ability to share the intricacies of events in creative and engaging way.
Allison Wilson
EVENTS ASSISTANT
Allison came over to us from Northern Ireland after previously working with an in-house Events team. She is driven by her passion to see the creation of an event become reality. As an Event Assistant she works hard to support the Event Producer and make sure it is always an occasion to remember
Rosie Harper
EVENT ASSISTANT
The end result is what Rosie thrives off, seeing the clients face when their vison is brought to life is what drives her. Rosie loves adding those magic touches throughout the event process to create the ultimate experience for our clients.
Joanne Slattery
EA TO MD AND OFFICE MANAGER
Joe is our Office Manager and ensures we have a fantastic and healthy place to work. She also works to deliver the ultimate experience for our clients and suppliers when they visit Make HQ. Alongside this, she spends much of her time organising and supporting Holly as her EA.
Hannah Murray
VENUE FINDING ASSISTANT
Hannah spends her days finding the perfect venues for our clients. Coming from a performing and hospitality background, she has worked on both sides of the events world. Hannah first heard of Make Events in 2015 when she was working at a hotel and loved the ethos of the company. She’s very happy to be a part of the team.
Suzanne Lawler
FINANCE ASSISTANT
Sue has worked in the events and hospitality industry for 17 years. Starting at a venue in 2000, she met Holly Moore. When Holly was looking for her first employee she looked no further than Sue who had already proved herself as a trusted support.
Sue now has over 5 years’ experience at Make Events and is the office library in terms of remembering each event we have ever delivered.
